Obituaries

May 15, 2020

Helen L. Rilling, 95, of West Bend passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.

She was born on June 16, 1924 to the late Walter and Katie (nee Landvatter) Rilling in West Bend. Helen graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1942.  She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for E.W. Eberhardt, A.C. Larson...

May 14, 2020

Ellen M. Patt (Herzog), age 89 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen was born on April 20, 1931 in Milwaukee to Cyril and Anna Herzog (Goessner).  She was united in marriage to Myron L. Patt on August 27, 1949 in Milwaukee....

May 9, 2020

William “Bill” Gehl, 75, of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Waterford in West Bend, with his wife at his side.

Bill was born on May 2, 1945 in West Bend to the late Frederic and Margaret (nee Mueller) Gehl. In 1963 he graduated West Bend High School. On June 8, 1968,...

May 6, 2020

Frederick “Fred” A. May, 79, of West Bend, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home with his wife and daughter at his side.

Fred was born on March 29, 1941 in West Bend to the late Steve and Elsie (nee Mishler) May. On September 2, 1961, he was united in marriage to Nancy Borchert...

May 3, 2020

Bernice L. Knoeck (nee Ruebesam), 87, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 20, 1932 to the late Henry and Mary Ellen (nee McCarthy) Ruebesam in Milwaukee WI. On May 1, 1954 she was united in...

Apr 30, 2020

Matthew W. Gundrum passed away suddenly in Glendale, WI on April 30, 2020.

Matt was born into love & prayer on Oct 21, 1983, in Waukesha, WI. From a young age, Matt had an inquisitive excitement for life & games of all kinds. He carried these important qualities into adulthood & left an impression everywhere he went....

Apr 29, 2020

Shirlee J. Bahn (nee Kec), 88, of West Bend, formerly of Delavan, found peace on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Waterford in West Bend.

She was born on December 6, 1931 to the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Blanche Kec in Oak Park Illinois. She was united in marriage to Chester “Moe” Bahn. Shirlee worked at Supply...

Apr 28, 2020

Lena Mueller (nee Michaels), 80 years old, passed away in Lakewood, Colorado April 28, 2020.

Lena was born December 28, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Francis & Margaret Michaels.  On August 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Mueller in Milwaukee, WI

Lena loved her family very much and constantly worried about...

Apr 28, 2020

Wayne Wilson Oppermann, 'Juice', age 78 years, of the town Auburn was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Wayne was born on March 4, 1942 in West Bend to Wilson and Evelyn (Butzke) Oppermann. He was united in marriage to Carol Popham Henrichs on November...

Apr 27, 2020

Nancy J. Mason, 87, of West Bend died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Cedar Crossings West Bend.

She was born on June 1, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Clayton and Vera (nee Reisinger) Henry.  She was united in marriage to Hugh Mason on January 4, 1958, and in 1968 the couple moved to West Bend.

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Apr 27, 2020

James G. “Jonesy” Korth, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his family at his side.

Jonesy was born on September 5, 1948, in West Bend, the son of the late Gilbert “Bud” and Lorraine “Tudy” (nee Honeck) Korth. Jonesy proudly served his country in the...

Apr 25, 2020

Lawrence A. Zehren, 68, of Allenton passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was born on February 3, 1952 to the late Leo and Madeline (nee Ruplinger) Zehren in Fond du Lac, WI. On September 22, 1973 he was united in marriage to Myra Michaels in West Bend. Lawrence worked for MSI...

Apr 22, 2020

David R. “Dave” Ellefson, 55, of Kewaskum, passed away on April 22, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dave proudly donated his organs and tissue to help others in need.

Dave was born on May 12, 1964, in West Bend, the son of Ronald and Karen (nee Rady) Ellefson. On December 5, 1998, Dave...

Apr 22, 2020

Frederick William “Fred” Zingsheim, 78, of Theresa.  Went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

Fred was born on February 28, 1942 at home in the township of Hustisford, the son of Paul and Catherine Zingsheim (nee Lischka).  On October 23, 1971 he was united in marriage to...

Apr 20, 2020

Leo H. Marquardt, age 69, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Leo was born May 11, 1950, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Jerome and Luella (nee Scheinoha) Marquardt. The family moved to Kewaskum when he was a small child, and he eventually...

Apr 20, 2020

Janet G. Volm, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Janet was born on October 13, 1944, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Alice (nee Bremser) Volm. She attended St. Michael’s grade school all through 8th grade. Janet then graduated from Kewaskum High...

Apr 19, 2020

Arthur A. Derge, age 77, of Mayville passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville after a short battle with cancer.

Art was born November 17, 1942, in West Bend, the son of Arnold and Hedwig (nee Dogs) Derge.  He spent his childhood on the family farm in the town of Herman.  He...

Apr 16, 2020

Keith A. Taylor, 66, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at The Columbian - 3245 Lighthouse Ln, West Bend, WI 53090.

Family will greet relatives and friends at The Columbian from 5:00 p.m. until time...

Apr 12, 2020

James “Jim” Bowerman, 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the New Perspective in West Bend.

He was born on March 9, 1938 to the late Leonard and Betty (nee Reif) Bowerman in Milwaukee WI. He grew up in South Milwaukee and moved to West Bend in 1954. Jim graduated from...

Apr 11, 2020

Karl R. Becker, 87, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Karl was born July 26, 1932 the only child of Carl F. and Mable (nee Strack) Becker in the Town of Barton, Washington Co.

Karl attended St. John’s Lutheran grade school and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West...